Japan's efforts to expand its defense industry both domestically and internationally could heighten tensions in the region and spark an arms race, experts warned.

Japan’s defensive stance to integrate hypersonic missiles into its defence strategy is aimed at maintaining military balance ...

The Japanese Self-Defense Force on Wednesday began deploying its fleet of V-22 Ospreys at a newly opened permanent base in ...

Japan will export used navy destroyers to the Philippines to strengthen its deterrence against China's maritime expansion, ...

Japan will export used destroyers to the Philippines, Reuters reported, citing Japan's Yomiuri newspaper on Sunday, to ...

JAPAN’S plan to transfer Abukuma-class destroyer escorts to the Philippines could enhance Manila’s coastal patrol and maritime defense capabilities, analysts said at the weekend, underscoring the ...

Japan’s Defense Ministry said the move signals China’s efforts to enhance its ability to conduct long-range military operations.

The Philippine Navy confirms the possible transfer of the naval assets, saying it’s sending a delegation to ‘conduct an ...

Even at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Japan’s leading defense contractor, sales of combat aircraft, warships and other military equipment account for less than a fifth of revenue.

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan has set guidelines for the safe development of artificial intelligence-controlled defense systems, Defense Minister Gen Nakatani said Friday, aiming to address ethical ...

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte warned of China's military expansion while aiming to improve economic ties with Japan during a two-day visit on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Japanese Minister of Defense Gen Nakatani and Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro agreed to the ...